Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

Anna Smiles-Becker

Assistant Dean of Student Success

Anna Smiles-Becker
Alma mater(s)
  • M.Ed. Higher Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2005
  • B.A. Anthropology, University of Vermont, 2000

Areas of expertise

  • Advises on student issues (academic, personal, social)
  • Approves Late Withdrawals, Medical Withdrawals and Incompletes
  • Coordinates with other UVM Student Services offices; Representative on UVM Student Services Collaborative
  • Supports Honors & Studies Committee
  • Supervises Professional Advisors & Experiential Learning Coordinator
  • Advises on career development and service and experiential learning opportunities
  • Advocates for social justice perspectives and holistic student support

BIO

Anna has been part of the Rubenstein School community since 2011. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Success. From 2005-2011, she worked at the UVM Career Center as a Career Counselor and Pre-Law Advisor.

Anna earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to her graduate work, she lived in Washington, DC where she worked for two nonprofit organizations. Anna attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student, majoring in Anthropology.

Anna's professional interests include, but are not limited to, student support and empowerment, experiential learning, career development, academic advising, social justice and equity. Some of her outside-of-work-passions include spending time with family and friends, kayaking, walking, local community involvement, and being creative and crafty whenever she can!

Bio

Anna has been part of the Rubenstein School community since 2011. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Success. From 2005-2011, she worked at the UVM Career Center as a Career Counselor and Pre-Law Advisor.

Anna earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to her graduate work, she lived in Washington, DC where she worked for two nonprofit organizations. Anna attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student, majoring in Anthropology.

Anna's professional interests include, but are not limited to, student support and empowerment, experiential learning, career development, academic advising, social justice and equity. Some of her outside-of-work-passions include spending time with family and friends, kayaking, walking, local community involvement, and being creative and crafty whenever she can!